This Boston Celtics prediction page refreshes our call before every game. Below you will find the line, the rest and rotation read, and the Massachusetts sportsbooks that price each game.
How We Pick and Affiliate Disclosure
Each call comes from last season’s results, the Celtics’ injury list and the price a licensed Massachusetts book publishes, each with the time we read it. We make one call per game, and a call is an opinion that can lose. Some books pay us a commission when you sign up through a link here, and that never changes the call. See how we rate sportsbooks in our rating guidelines, and read our editorial principles.
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Knicks +2.5
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Celtics Prediction for the Next Game
We have the Celtics beating the Knicks 112-111 in their home opener on Friday 23 October, and our best bet is Knicks +2.5 at -110 with DraftKings, because a one-point margin sits inside the 2.5 the Knicks get. Boston’s season starts earlier, at Detroit on 20 October.
Updated Thursday 8 October, 4:45 am ET.
| Field | Entry |
|---|---|
| Game and venue | Knicks at Celtics, TD Garden, Boston |
| Tip-off and TV | Fri 23 Oct, 7:00 pm ET, Prime Video |
| Our call | Celtics 112, Knicks 111 |
| Best bet and price | Knicks +2.5 (-110), DraftKings via ESPN, Thu 8 Oct, about 4:45 am ET |
Our Celtics record starts with this game, and the full reasoning is on the Knicks vs Celtics prediction page.
Our Celtics Pick for the Next Home Game
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Knicks +2.5 (-110) at DraftKings, as listed by ESPN on Thursday 8 October at about 4:45 am ET.
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Predicted score: Celtics 112, Knicks 111. Confidence: low.
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Best Sites to Bet on the Celtics in Massachusetts
These are the first three books on our Massachusetts toplist, each shown with the welcome offer its card carried on Thursday 8 October.
FanDuel, Best for the Largest Welcome on Our List
21+ in OH. $5 min deposit req. Bonus Bets non-withdrawable, expire 7 days after receipt. T&Cs apply. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.
FanDuel is first on our Massachusetts toplist. Bet $5 on five different days and it pays $250 in bonus bets, enough to cover several Celtics games from small stakes.
| Pro | Con |
|---|---|
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$250 in bonus bets, more than the other two cards show (offer cards, 8 October) |
Five qualifying $5 bets on separate days (offer card, 8 October) |
$250 in bonus bets, more than the other two cards show (offer cards, 8 October)
Five qualifying $5 bets on separate days (offer card, 8 October)
Caesars, Best for a $1 Way In
21+ in OH. $1 min bet req. Profit Boosts expire 14 days after receipt. T&Cs apply. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.
Caesars comes second. A single $1 bet unlocks 10 profit boosts, which add to the return on a winning Celtics bet.
| Pro | Con |
|---|---|
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A $1 first bet, the smallest entry here (offer cards, 8 October) |
Boosts pay only on bets that win (offer card, 8 October) |
A $1 first bet, the smallest entry here (offer cards, 8 October)
Boosts pay only on bets that win (offer card, 8 October)
BetMGM, Best for Backing a Pick You Trust
21+ in OH. $10 min bet req. Bonus Bets non-withdrawable, expire 7 days after receipt. T&Cs apply. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.
BetMGM is third. A $10 first bet that wins brings $150 in bonus bets, so it pays to start with the Celtics call you feel strongest about.
| Pro | Con |
|---|---|
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$150 in bonus bets after a winning $10 first bet (offer card, 8 October) |
The bonus depends on that first bet winning (offer card, 8 October) |
$150 in bonus bets after a winning $10 first bet (offer card, 8 October)
The bonus depends on that first bet winning (offer card, 8 October)
Celtics Line at Massachusetts Sportsbooks
| Sportsbook | Line | Time checked |
|---|---|---|
| DraftKings via ESPN | Celtics -2.5 (-110), total 223.5, Celtics -130 | Thu 8 Oct, about 4:45 am ET |
| FanDuel, BetMGM, Caesars | No price found for this game | Thu 8 Oct |
Celtics Upcoming Three Games
| Date and opponent | Tip-off ET | TV |
|---|---|---|
| Tue 20 Oct at Detroit | 3:00 pm | NBC |
| Fri 23 Oct vs Knicks | 7:00 pm | Prime Video |
| Mon 26 Oct vs Bulls | 7:30 pm | Not listed yet |
Celtics Odds and Betting Lines
A price pairs a side with a number, and the time we read it matters because lines move. I read the DraftKings boards through ESPN for every price below, and our parlay guide shows how several prices combine.
Celtics Championship Odds
We read no Celtics championship price with a time stamp. BetMGM’s title page was last edited 23 September and loads its table by script, so we show no number rather than a stale one.
Atlantic Division and Eastern Conference Odds
We read no division or conference price for Boston either. The Celtics won 56 games last season and the Knicks 53, and our NBA betting guide explains how those futures settle.
Celtics Spread, Moneyline and Totals
Here are the three Celtics games DraftKings had priced on 8 October, as ESPN lists them. Our guides explain how spreads work and how totals work.
| Game | Spread and total | Moneyline |
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| At Pistons, Tue 20 Oct | Celtics +2.5 (-115); 221.5 | Celtics +105 |
| Knicks, Fri 23 Oct | Celtics -2.5 (-110); 223.5 | Celtics -130 |
| Bulls, Fri 30 Oct, NBA Cup | Celtics -11.5 (-110); 232.5 | Celtics -575 |
Celtics Rest, Back-to-Backs and Rotation
The rotation is the lead story, because ESPN’s roster no longer lists Jaylen Brown, last season’s top scorer at 28.7 a game. I checked that roster page on 8 October before naming any player.
Celtics Injury Report
ESPN listed no injured Celtics on Thursday 8 October. The league’s 2026-27 report page was not live, so we recheck each game against the official report, and a status can change before tip-off.
Rest Days and Back-to-Backs
Boston has two days off before the 23 October opener, then plays at home on 26 and 27 October, a back-to-back at TD Garden. The next one is on the road, at Orlando on Sunday 1 November and at Houston on Monday 2 November.
Minutes and the Rotation
Jayson Tatum averaged 32.6 minutes in 16 games, Derrick White 34.1 and Payton Pritchard 32.4. ESPN’s roster adds Paul George, Mike Conley and Mitchell Robinson, so last season’s minutes are a guide, not a rule.
How the Celtics Are Playing
Results and Trend
Boston went 56-26, 30-11 at home, then 3-4 in the playoffs, finishing with a 100-109 home loss to Philadelphia on 2 May. No 2026-27 game has been played, and the preseason opens Thursday night at Cleveland.
Against the Spread and Over-Under
We did not collect spread records for last season, so we show none, and our Celtics record against the number starts with game one.
Win Total and Season Outlook
BetMGM’s win total page, edited Wednesday 7 October at 3:46 pm ET, has the Celtics at 51.5 wins (over +100, under -120), 4.5 wins below last season’s total. The Knicks are at 52.5.
Celtics Schedule and Results
These are the last five 2025-26 games and the next six on the 2026-27 schedule, with ESPN’s TV listings. The official schedule is the source to confirm.
| Date and opponent | Time and TV | Result |
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| 24 Apr at Philadelphia | Playoffs | W 108-100 |
| 26 Apr at Philadelphia | Playoffs | W 128-96 |
| 28 Apr vs Philadelphia | Playoffs | L 97-113 |
| 30 Apr at Philadelphia | Playoffs | L 93-106 |
| 2 May vs Philadelphia | Playoffs | L 100-109 |
| 20 Oct at Detroit | 3:00 pm, NBC | Next |
| 23 Oct vs Knicks | 7:00 pm, Prime Video | Next |
| 26 Oct vs Bulls | 7:30 pm | Next |
| 27 Oct vs Nets | 7:30 pm | Next |
| 30 Oct vs Bulls, NBA Cup | 7:30 pm | Next |
| 1 Nov at Orlando | 3:30 pm | Next |
Celtics Games on TV, Radio and at TD Garden
Where to Watch and Listen
ESPN lists NBC for the 20 October game and Prime Video for the 23 October opener. We have not confirmed a local TV partner or a radio flagship from a Celtics page, so we name none; celtics.com is the source. TD Garden’s own page lists the North Station Garage under the building, open 24 hours.
What the Commission Requires of Massachusetts Bettors
You must be 21 or older and physically in Massachusetts when you bet, with no residency rule. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission licenses every sportsbook named on this page, and bets on injuries are not offered.
Best Sportsbooks for Celtics Bets in Massachusetts
DraftKings priced three of the first five Celtics games on 8 October, and it was the only book whose prices we could read.
BetMGM posted Celtics and Knicks win totals on 7 October, and the BetMGM promo page has its terms.
Responsible Gambling in Massachusetts
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Celtics Betting FAQ
Are the Celtics the favorite in their next game?
Not at Detroit: DraftKings lists the Pistons at -2.5 and the Celtics at +2.5 for 20 October, read on 8 October. For the 23 October opener against the Knicks, Boston is the 2.5-point favorite.
What are the Celtics’ odds to win the Atlantic Division and the title?
We read no division or title price with a time, so we quote none. BetMGM’s win total, edited 7 October, is 51.5 for Boston and 52.5 for New York.
How good are the Celtics expected to be in 2026-27?
BetMGM’s win total of 51.5 sits below last season’s 56-26. ESPN’s roster no longer lists Jaylen Brown, and it adds Paul George, Mike Conley and Mitchell Robinson.
Are the Celtics playing on back-to-back nights this week?
No. They play Tuesday 20 October and Friday 23 October, with two days off between. The first back-to-back is Monday 26 and Tuesday 27 October at TD Garden.
Who is on the Celtics injury report for tonight’s game?
ESPN listed no injured Celtics on 8 October, and the official 2026-27 report was not posted. We check it the day before each game, and statuses can change.
Which channel and radio station carry the next Celtics game?
ESPN lists NBC for the 20 October game at 3:00 pm ET and Prime Video for 23 October at 7:00 pm. We have not confirmed a local station or radio flagship.
What is the point spread on the next Celtics game?
At Detroit on 20 October the Celtics are +2.5 (-115) at DraftKings; for the 23 October Knicks game they are -2.5 (-110). Both were read through ESPN on 8 October.
Which Massachusetts sportsbooks take bets on the Celtics?
Any book licensed by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, including DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM and Caesars, for bettors 21 or older who are physically in the state.
Celtics Betting and Staying in Control
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